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Department of Public Safety

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 1,189 employees with median total compensation of $73,444; the highest distinct record was $237,487.

Year
2026
Employees
1,189
Median total
$73,444
Highest record
$237,487

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,314$127,786+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,189 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,444) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,472 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,761
$63,923
$73,444
$86,028
$100,823

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,823 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,761. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 27

Nicholas Mahon

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Nicholas Mahon is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Anwain Graham

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Anwain Graham serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Barry Porter

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Barry Porter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Joshua Monroe

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Joshua Monroe is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Levi Smith

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Levi Smith serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Gabriel Monroe

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Gabriel Monroe works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Gabriel earned $60,761 in 2026.

James Powell

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

James Powell holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Christopher Karr

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Christopher Karr works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $60,761 in 2026.

Ethan Burton

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Ethan Burton is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Leniel Gonzalez Collazo

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Leniel Gonzalez Collazo works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Leniel earned $60,761 in 2026.

James Kelley

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, James Kelley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Bernard Malone

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Bernard Malone is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Samuel O'Neil

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Samuel O'Neil holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Derrick Wieters

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Derrick Wieters works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Derrick earned $60,761 in 2026.

Tristen Harrison

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Tristen Harrison serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Roman Childers

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Roman Childers is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Danielle Lyles

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Danielle Lyles is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Jimmy Barnes Iii

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Jimmy Barnes Iii holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Vernon Miller

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Vernon Miller serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Sydney Savage

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Sydney Savage holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Jourdan Moeckel

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, Jourdan Moeckel serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

John Glenn

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

At Department of Public Safety, John Glenn serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,761.

Jovany Barraza

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Jovany Barraza works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Jovany earned $60,761 in 2026.

Gavyn Saldana

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Gavyn Saldana is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Lucas Rivera

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Lucas Rivera holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Michael Conwell

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Michael Conwell works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $60,761 in 2026.

Laney Plumblee

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Laney Plumblee works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Laney earned $60,761 in 2026.

Warren Simpson

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Warren Simpson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,761.

Alyssa Hannibal

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Alyssa Hannibal works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Alyssa earned $60,761 in 2026.

Madison Adams

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Madison Adams works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Madison earned $60,761 in 2026.

Shane Mcnamara

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,761
Base pay
$60,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,761

Shane Mcnamara is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,761.

Jocelyn Irons

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

At Department of Public Safety, Jocelyn Irons serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,523.

Dianne Wright

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Dianne Wright is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,523.

Janelle Jones

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Janelle Jones is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,523.

Latonya Loredo

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Latonya Loredo is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,523.

Avery Shippy

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

At Department of Public Safety, Avery Shippy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,523.

Lief Spranger

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Lief Spranger works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Lief earned $60,523 in 2026.

Connor Taylor

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Connor Taylor works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Connor earned $60,523 in 2026.

John Skipper

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

John Skipper is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,523.

Mason Conley

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$60,523
Base pay
$60,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,523

Mason Conley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,523.